The Western Journal of Emergency Medicine
Hallway nights not linked to delirium or severe agitation
Among patients aged 65 and older, delirium or severe agitation occurred in 13% in hallways versus 9% in rooms, but adjustment found no association.Among patients aged 65 and older, delirium or severe agitation occurred in 13% in hallways versus 9% in rooms, but adjustment found no association.
Cohort · 8,576 peopleDelirium
Who was studied8,576 older adults admitted to general medicine, against patients in ED rooms
What changedDelirium and severe agitation did not differ after hallway versus room stays (odds ratio 1.06)
The catchThe outcome criteria could miss hypoactive delirium, hiding differences between hallway and room patients